Software Development Engineer
First seen by Alion on Aug 29, 2026.
About the role :
We're looking for a Software Development Engineer to build and maintain scalable backend systems for our healthcare platform. You'll work on high-impact features, develop robust APIs, and help ensure system reliability and performance in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.
Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable backend architectures for our healthcare applications and platforms.
- Develop and maintain high-performance APIs, ensuring seamless integration with other components of the system.
- Implement and optimise distributed systems to ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, adhering to best practices and industry standards.
- Continuously research and adopt new technologies and methodologies to improve system performance and maintainability.
- Actively participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve overall code quality.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in backend development.
- Strong knowledge of programming languages such as Python, NodeJS and Go.
- Proficiency in working with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and message brokers (e.g., Kafka).
- Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and API design principles.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker).
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Preferred qualifications:
- Familiarity with healthcare industry standards, such as HL7 FHIR and HIPAA, is highly desirable.
- Prior experience in the US healthcare industry, with knowledge of healthcare workflows, systems, and regulations.
- Experience with healthcare-specific technologies, such as integrations with EHR/EMR systems and the healthcare APIs ecosystem, is preferred.
Skills
Python, Node.js, Golang, Microservices Architecture, Backend Architecture, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform